Hyundai is poised to unveil its inaugural all-electric minivan on the market. Manufacturing is poised to kick off in the upcoming year, with the electric vehicle (EV) minivan set to be a pivotal driver of global expansion. Right here’s what to anticipate.
Hyundai has announced plans to introduce its initial electric vehicle (EV) minivan by 2025.
The Staria is Hyundai’s successor to the Starex, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), introduced in 2021. Available in a range of body styles, including minivans, minibuses, vans, pickups, and bespoke options such as limousines and ambulances, the Staria offers versatility and flexibility to suit various needs.
Although the initial Staria lineup offered diesel and gasoline-only options, Hyundai expanded its offerings in February by introducing its first hybrid model.
Hyundai is set to unveil its inaugural electric minivan, the Staria Electric, in the following year. Hyundai introduced its latest addition to the electric fleet in March – the ST1, a cutting-edge enterprise van that builds upon the success of the Staria. The automaker has announced plans to introduce a fully electric minivan model by 2025. Hyundai’s inaugural commercial electric vehicle (EV), the ST1, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s electrification strategy. Available in refrigerated vans and fundamental chassis cab options.
South Korean automaker Hyundai has been manufacturing gas-powered and hybrid versions of its Staria lineup at its Ulsan factory since then, but is now preparing to kick off production of the electric vehicle variant.
Hyundai has outlined ambitious plans to launch 21 electric vehicles by 2030, with the potential to generate over two million units in annual sales.
According to a report released in June, Hyundai is poised to ramp up production of its Staria Electric Vehicle (EV) for European markets starting in the first half of 2026. European-inspired fashions will be showcased domestically and internationally, catering to markets such as Australia and Thailand. Hyundai aims to sell between 15,000 and 20,000 units of its electric vehicle model annually.
The new Staria Electric is expected to run on Hyundai’s latest fourth-generation 84-kilowatt-hour (kWh) electric vehicle batteries, potentially delivering more than a 10% boost in performance compared to its predecessor, the ST1.
The interior of the Hyundai Staria hybrid.
Hyundai sold 37,769 units of the Staria during its initial 11 months in 2024. In its final year, Hyundai Staria sales totaled 39,780 units, comprising domestic and export sales. By the end of the year, Staria is expected to surpass 40,000 in gross sales for the first time.
Kia Motors, Hyundai’s affiliate, also has ambitious plans to bolster its operations by introducing a slew of electric vehicles built upon its innovative PBV platform. The company’s first electric van, the PV5, garnered attention earlier this year as a potential rival to the highly anticipated Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
